Abu Dhabi animal lovers work to rescue dozens of cats left in desert
Most of the animals were chipped and neutered, and Emirati authorities say they're investigating the "inhumane act."
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Iran and Saudi Arabia join China and Russia in BRICS economic bloc
The move could throw more scrutiny on Beijing's political influence in the Persian Gulf, with questions being raised over if BRICS is taking an anti-West turn.
Iraq bans the word "homosexual" on all media and offers an alternative
The decision was made to safeguard societal values and public order, the country's communications commission said.
U.S. social media influencer leaves Dubai after arrest for "shouting"
The social media influencer had been arrested in May by police authorities following a confrontation with a male employee of a car rental company in Dubai.
Texas woman trapped in Dubai after arrest for "shouting"
Tierra Allen, known on social media as the "Sassy Trucker," has been stuck in the UAE since her arrest on an accusation of "shouting" in May.
SpaceX capsule carrying 4 astronauts docks at ISS
A SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying two NASA astronauts, a Russian cosmonaut and a United Arab Emirates astronaut successfully docked on the International Space Station on Friday.
NASA clears SpaceX Crew Dragon fliers for delayed launch to space station
The rescheduled launch of a four-man crew kicks off a 24-hour rendezvous with the space station.
14-year-old British skateboarder Sky Brown wins world title
Her win makes Brown Great Britain's first skateboarding world champion.
World Cup fans overcome strict hurdles to find booze in Qatar
"The idea being passed around that you can't drink in Qatar is wrong. There are places," one American fan said.
Police say they've taken down a European cocaine "super cartel"
"The scale of cocaine importation into Europe under the suspects' control and command was massive," the Europol policing agency said.
Trump friend speaks, dances after acquittal
Thomas Barrack, the billionaire longtime friend and adviser to former President Donald Trump, was accused of trying to use his connections to Trump's administration to advance the interests of the United Arab Emirates.
Ancient Christian monastery found in UAE could be 1,400 years old
The monastery on Siniyah Island sheds new light on the history of early Christianity along the shores of the Persian Gulf.
Report: UAE military relied on retired U.S. troops
The United Arab Emirates has been using retired U.S. troops to help build up its military, according to a new report in The Washington Post. CBS News' John Dickerson spoke with Washington Post reporters Craig Whitlock and Nate Jones about their story.
Iran protesters defy police to mark 40 days since Mahsa Amini's death
In the 22-year-old's Kurdish hometown of Saqez, crowds snaked through the local cemetery and thronged her grave.
Burj Khalifa celebrates Diwali
Crowds gathered as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, lit up in Diwali colors on Monday in celebration of the religious festival.
Former Treasury Secretary Mnuchin testifies for Trump confidant Thomas Barrack
Mnuchin said Barrack "thought the president made a mistake," on the Qatar blockade.
Saudis sentence U.S. citizen to 16 years in prison over tweets, family says
The family of an American citizen arrested in Saudi Arabia says he was tortured and sentenced to 16 years in prison over tweets he sent while in the United States.
Oil workers join protests in Iran over Mahsa Amini's death
Workers at refineries crucial for Iran's oil and natural gas production have protested over the death of a 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.
Rex Tillerson to be called in trial of Trump adviser Thomas Barrack, defense says
Tillerson would be the first Cabinet official from the Trump administration to testify in the trial, which is entering its third week.
Trump confidant Tom Barrack faces trial for allegedly acting as foreign agent
Prosecutors say the billionaire investor tried to leverage his influence to advance the United Arab Emirates' interests.
Qatar reportedly detains workers protesting late pay ahead of World Cup
At least 60 foreign workers who protested going months without pay were detained, and some were deported, an advocacy group says.
Afghan refugees resettle in U.S.
The U.S. evacuated more than 122,000 people from Afghanistan when the government fell to the Taliban last August. Many of them are now resettling in the U.S., while others remain in the United Arab Emirates awaiting special visas. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez discusses the latest.
U.S. caused $2T in climate harm to poor nations, study finds
"It's the countries that have emitted the least that are also the ones that tend to be harmed," says co-author.
India faces fury over officials' "Islamophobic" remarks on Prophet Muhammad
"The Islamophobic discourse has reached dangerous levels in a country long known for its diversity and coexistence," a top Qatari official said in a tweet.
MoneyWatch: Will OPEC produce more oil?
The global oil production alliance OPEC+ is meeting this week to discuss its output as countries ban Russian oil over the country's war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, OPEC members Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have rejected calls to expel Russia from the larger alliance. Helima Croft, the global head of commodity strategy for RBC Capital Markets, joined "CBS News Mornings" from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to discuss.
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Ship burns as Iran claims 3 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz
Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks
Judge rejects DOJ's push to force California to set aside ballots
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